103: Surviving The Storm: My Health Journey A Conversation With Leslie Weaver

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Leslie Weaver. Join Leslie and Terry as they talk about their incredible health journey, the unexpected challenges they faced during "the thing" event in Orlando, and the power of community in times of crisis. Leslie Weaver helps everyday people see themselves as leaders and lead with confidence. With more than 25 years of experience across education, nonprofits, and organizational leadership, she has built and developed leaders from the inside out. Leslie currently serves in a senior leadership role in one of the nation's top school systems, leading teams of over 600 and shaping experiences for thousands of students. Known for her practical, down-to-earth teaching style, her work centers on self-leadership, simple systems, and consistent action. She is a regular main-stage favorite at The Thing and lives in Nashville with her husband, Terry, and their miniature schnauzers. They share candid stories about navigating hospital stays, the importance of advocacy, and lessons learned about self-care, leadership, and the value of surrounding yourself with the right people. One big idea from this episode: When life gets overwhelming, it's the strength of your community—and your willingness to ask for and accept help—that truly makes all the difference. Find out more at and join Terry at the Thing at You can donate to the Weavers' GoFundMe at:

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103: Surviving The Storm: My Health Journey A Conversation With Leslie Weaver is an episode from Making Elephants Fly | Conversations with High Octane Leaders, Dreamers, & Creatives by Terry Weaver.

This episode is 01:09:28 long.

This episode was published on Feb 1, 2026.

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